TNBC TRIBUTES

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Topic: TNBC TRIBUTES

Posted By: hayleyd
Subject: TNBC TRIBUTES
Date Posted: Jul 06 2009 at 5:59pm

Hello everyone,

Over the past few months, a number of members have asked us to offer a tribute section on our website to help our community honor and remember the women who have lost their battle with triple negative disease.

We feel that we've now found a perfect home for our TNBC Tributes. You will find them listed as a sub-forum under the TNBC Forum: Remembering Nancy Block Zenna.

We hope you will all share your stories and memories with us.

Hayley for the TNBCF

Replies:

Posted By: SagePatientAdvocates
Date Posted: Jul 07 2009 at 7:46am

Dear Hayley,

Thank you for doing this. I think it is wonderful to have a place on the board to remember others.

thank you again,

Steve

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I am a BRCA1+ grandson, son and father of women affected by breast/oc-my daughter inherited mutation from me, and at 36, was dx 2004 TNBC I am a volunteer patient advocate with SAGE Patient Advocates

Posted By: trip2
Date Posted: Jul 08 2009 at 5:23pm

Thank you so much Hayley!

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Stage 2 2003
Stage 1 2007
BRCA 1+

Posted By: Cheryl51
Date Posted: Aug 26 2009 at 7:14pm

Hayley,

This is really a beautiful idea. I just noticed it and feel very touched. Thank you.

Cheryl

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Diagnosed 3/07, Stage IIB, Grade 3, 2/10 nodes positive

Posted By: one sister
Date Posted: Dec 03 2009 at 4:53pm

I've noticed that no one has posted any tributes. I would like to be the first if I may.

My sister Patty lost her battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer on Thanksgiving morning (11/26/09) at 6:50 am. It was ironic because she found her lump on Thanksgiving 2007. When she was first diagnosed we had never heard of TNBC and had no idea what an uphill battle my sister was facing. Her treatment started with chemo, followed by a mastectomy and then radiation. At the end of summer 2008, doctors at Dana Farber said she was cancer free. We were all so happy. Unfortunately it was only 3 short months until it returned. More chemo over several months and she was again told in April 2009 that her cat scan was clear. Her three month check up bought bad news as cancer was found throughout her lymph system and in her bones. She would not be discouraged. She had decided that she would be a conqueror not just a survivor. The next rounds of chemo, 2 different ones, unfortunately did not work and the cancer spread throughout her body. While she did win battles along the way, she was unable to win the war and despite her valiant effort we lost her. She was amazing right until the end.

She leaves behind two daughters, 20 and 22 years old, and a 13 year old son. Also our parents and 5 sisters and 3 brothers. We all had the privilege of being with her in her final hours and she was brave to the end.

Rest in Peace "Patty the Conqueror" (1961-2009).

You are my hero.

Posted By: Carol (Tenn)
Date Posted: Dec 03 2009 at 10:28pm

Dear Sister,

I am so terribly sorry for you loss. It breaks my heart to read of young vibrant women losing this terrible battle.

I just received news today that a friend of my daughter's was given the same news as your dear sister. She is relying on God and her faith to get her and her family through all this.

Again, my heartfelt sorrow and I pray that you and your family have an abundance of peace.

Love, Hugs and Prayers,

Carol

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St 2 Gr 3, A/C/T, DD
Radiation x35
Rec chest wall 07/09
Radiation x28
NED 10/24/11
NED 10/5/12
NED 03/15/13

Posted By: dmwolf
Date Posted: Dec 03 2009 at 10:52pm

Sister, this made me cry here in my office. I'm so sorry. I'll make a tribute thread especially for her. Do you have an obit and picture? If so, could you please post it in Patty's tribute thread once I (or you) make one?
Much love,
Denise

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DX 2/08@43 stg II IDC; gr2,0 nodes. Neoadj chemo, first ACx2 (fail) then CarboTaxotereX6(better). Lump, Rads done 11/08; Clodronate. False alarm queen: PetCT lung & TM marker. NED. PBM w/recon 9/10.

Posted By: unklez
Date Posted: Dec 03 2009 at 11:00pm

Dear Sister,

My wife joins me in hoping that Patty rests in peace. She sounds like a Conqueror alright.

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Wife Dx: Jul/09. Age: 37. Size: 3cm. BRCA: -ve. Lumpectomy: Aug/09. Micromet 1/9 node. Chemo Start: Sep/09. E5103. DD ACB-> DD Abraxane (Taxol reaction). Zometa (S0307). Canadian Fraction Rads.

Posted By: 123Donna
Date Posted: Dec 03 2009 at 11:01pm

One Sister,

What a beautiful tribute to your sister. It made me cry but in your words I could feel how much you loved her. May she always be with you in spirit.

Donna

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DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09)
11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15

Posted By: scared
Date Posted: Dec 04 2009 at 3:18am

I am sorry so sorry but I cannot read these tributes. I am sure they are wonderful and the women very courageous but it is too difficult for me to read them because it hits too close to home. I hope you all don't take this wrong but it has been a difficult road for us and I am just wondering if others are having a tough time here with these wonderful tributes. I felt like crying reading these and it is just too much for me at this time.

Sorry,

Dave

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Wife diagnosed 7/08 stage 2B 4.78cm with 3 nodes. 15 weeks of Adriamycin and Cytoxin, Mastectomy, 12 weeks of Taxol, and 6.5 weeks of radiation.

Posted By: one sister
Date Posted: Dec 04 2009 at 11:25am

Thank you for your kind responses.

Dave I understand how for some the tributes may be difficult to read. I don’t think I could have read them while my sister was still with us. I am grateful, however, to have a place like this to talk about my sister. We should not forget those who have left us and fight for a cure in their honor.

JoAnn

DMWOLF here is the obit you requested. I can't seem to figure out how to post the picture.

Patricia A. Walsh-Cassidy 1961 - 2009 SOUTH HADLEY - Patricia Ann "Patty" Walsh-Cassidy, 48, of South Hadley died on Thursday November 26, 2009 at her sister's home in Chicopee surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield on January 30, 1961 a daughter of Joseph and Ann (Fitzgerald) Walsh of Springfield. Patty was a 1978 graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield and received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and a Master's Degree from Worcester State College. She spent much of her life serving students with disabilities. Patty put her heart and soul into her work, touching thousands of lives through her teaching and through her work as a speech therapist and assistive technology specialist. She worked at the Hampshire Educational Collaborative in Northampton for more than 20 years. She was one of the founding members of the Collaborative's CCATT Assistive Technology Center. Patty taught graduate courses at Simmons and Lesley College in Boston as well as Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT and Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee, sharing both her enthusiasm and vast knowledge base. She helped train dozens of technology teams through the MESPA trainings and through a federal grant that Hampshire Collaborative was awarded several years ago. Patty was instrumental in developing products and tools in the field of augmentative communication through her collaboration with several of the leading companies in the field. She had presented at national technology conferences for a number of years, many to standing room only crowds. Patty's energy, brilliance and dedication to her chosen field had inspired countless number of parents and professionals to reach for the stars. Patty was a communicant of St. Jerome's Church in Holyoke and was a member of the John Boyle O'Reilly Club in Springfield. She also loved vacations with family and friends to Florida, Hampton Beach, Lake George, Jamaica and her favorite spot, Ireland, where she recently vacationed just six weeks ago. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, Patty is survived by her children, Shannon T. Cassidy, Michaela R. Cassidy and Conor J. Cassidy, all at home in South Hadley and their father, Joseph F. Cassidy of Palmer; her sisters and brothers, Sheila M. Walsh of Chicopee, JoAnn F. LaFlamme and her husband Keith of Springfield, Christine M. Irujo and her husband Tony of Westfield; Mary E. Arduser and her husband Bill of Conway, MA, Brian J. Walsh and his wife Beth of Belchertown, Timothy F. Walsh and his wife Bonnie of Wilbraham, Matthew S. Walsh and his wife Terri of Amesbury, MA and Martha K. Curley and her husband Matt of Marlborough, MA; her many aunts and uncles, including her aunt Kay; her many nieces and nephews and extended family members; her many friends including dear family friend, Roe and dear friend, Lauren. She also leaves her rock, Elton Braithwaite of Granby, MA; her morning coffee buddies, Debbie and Lorri; her "Sunday Family Dinner Crew", Laurie, Glen, Carrie, Dan, Ed, Lorri, Pat and kids. Patty's family would like to extend their deepest thanks to Dr. Grace Makari-Judson and the staff of the D'Amour Cancer Center in Springfield for their wonderful care of Patty during her illness. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday November 29, 2009 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, 21 Tinkham Road in Springfield. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday November 30, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Hope Church at the corner of Armory Street and Carew Street, with Rites of Committal to follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, 1601 State Street, both in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in "PW's" memory to the Patty the Conquerer Fund in care of Freedom Credit Union, 959 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030 or to Rays of Hope, Baystate Health Foundation, 280 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor, Springfield, MA 01199. Patty was not a survivor. She was a conqueror

Posted By: trip2
Date Posted: Dec 05 2009 at 3:44pm

It is heartbreaking to read about your sister, I am so very sorry.

We've got to put a stop to this disease!

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Stage 2 2003
Stage 1 2007
BRCA 1+

Posted By: dmwolf
Date Posted: Dec 07 2009 at 11:43am

Dear JoAnn, if you like, just copy and paste a picture of your dear sister Patty into her tribute thread (I just made one - see below). Then we can see her beautiful face as we remember her along with you.
Love,
Denise

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DX 2/08@43 stg II IDC; gr2,0 nodes. Neoadj chemo, first ACx2 (fail) then CarboTaxotereX6(better). Lump, Rads done 11/08; Clodronate. False alarm queen: PetCT lung & TM marker. NED. PBM w/recon 9/10.

Posted By: SusanE1104
Date Posted: Dec 12 2009 at 2:38pm

I would like to post a tribute for a dear friend who died of breast cancer in 1997. Her name was Nancy Semf and she lived somewhere in New Jersey. I never saw Nancy's face, but she and I became very close friends via the internet. She was home recovering from surgery when we happened to make contact on the Oprah message boards. We began a daily correspondence that lasted up until her death just over a year later.

Nancy was a dear person who lived to love her family...her husband Beau and a fifteen year old son. I thought she was extraordinary, and she thought I was an angel sent by the one above to help her through her illness. At the time I was a 12 year survivor. I will never forget her.

Nancy was a registered nurse who had worked in ICU. Her mother died of breast cancer when Nancy was only fifteen. Nancy donated her body to research in hopes of helping others conquer their disease. She didn't want a funeral....just a family dinner in her memory. She left everyone letters to be read when they felt ready to read them. She left one for me, but for some reason her family never got it to me. I still think of her often. I hope she's watching me.

Susan

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Susan 62 1987 Stage 1 1/09 Stage IV bilat. mast. liver mets BRCA1+ Taxol & Avastin
8/09 NED
12/09 liver mets Taxol/Avastin
4/10 liver mets
11/22 Parp Car/gem
parp failed
2/2011 Ixempra

Posted By: HolliBeri
Date Posted: Jan 31 2010 at 1:42pm

I lost my Triple Negative "Breast Friend"

Carla Hearst

Carla Kay Litaker Hearst, 47, joined the church eternal on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, following a valiant 16 month struggle with breast cancer. She was born Oct. 23, 1962, the daughter of Betty Jo H. Litaker and the late Carl Adams Litaker. On April 29, 1989, she was married to Leo Vincent Hearst III, who survives her. Mrs. Hearst was a graduate of Statesville High School and of Salem College, Winston-Salem. While at Salem, she was a cross country runner and was a piano accompanist for the Salem Academy Choir. A lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Statesville, Carla was faithful and devoted to her church. While growing up she participated in the youth group and as an adult she was a faithful member of many of the church's committees, the church council, the call committee for the present pastor, and a member and soloist of the choir. Almost from birth Carla loved music, either listening to or playing it. One of her favorite things was singing with the Mitchell Community College Choir. Carla was employed with Orchard Software Co., Indianapolis, Ind., and worked from her home. An inseparable couple, Carla and Leo enjoyed many activities together, including golfing, bowling, riding their Harley Davidson motorcycle, singing in the church choir, traveling, and entertaining their friends. A favorite activity of theirs was watching TV with their beloved black cats, Jack and Judy. Carla developed close ties with classmates from Salem College and following her cancer diagnosis, this group became known as the Princess Warriors. Later, others were added to this elite group who have been a source of comfort and support. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Jones III officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. this evening at Nicholson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to any organization supporting the cure of cancer; the Iredell County Humane Society; Gordon Hospice House; St. John's Lutheran Church; or to the charity of the donor's choice. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Carla Litaker Hearst. The family would like to express sincerest appreciation to Dr. Susan Melin and Alicia DeTroye PA, Jorge and Vicki Garcia, and all other medical personnel at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital, for the meticulous and devoted care given to Carla during her treatment and stay there.

Carla was diagnosed in June of 2008 with TNBC, stage IIa. I met Carla in March of 2009 after she had completed treatment and was considered NED. In May of 2009 she found a swollen lymph node near her collar bone and the CT scans showed stage IV mets.

In 2009 Carla participated in both the Komen Race for the Cure and the AVON event in Oct. 2009 while undergoing chemo.

Our team "The Divine Tata Princess Warriors" have vowed to walk in the Komen Race on May 1st and the AVON walk in Oct. 2010. She will be our ANGEL and walk with us to help us raise funds to find a cure!

Holli Gough

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DX age 45:12/08 IDC & DCIS TNBC. 2/09:lumpectomy, 2 cm, grade 3, -nodes, stage IIa, BRCA- Chemo:Taxotere/Cytoxan x4.Double mastectomy 6/09. Zometa http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/hollisimpsongough

Posted By: TNBC_in_NS
Date Posted: Jan 31 2010 at 2:12pm

May the lives of our loved ones live on in our memories and hearts forever!

As families on the journey we are here for each other to offer love, compassion, and prayers for each and every person whose name is placed in our Memorial along with their immediate families!

May their lives be a reflection of their love for those left behind. Thank you Lord for the gift of each one of us, your family here and with you. God Bless You All, Helen in NS

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Diag@57TNBC04/092.5cm Lquad 05/09 TCx4Radsx30CT03/01/10 FU03/31/10ClearBRCA- 01/2011 RTNBC BMX 06/14/2011~2013 clear

Posted By: trip2
Date Posted: Jan 31 2010 at 5:13pm

Holli I am so very sorry to read about your friend Carla.

All my love and sincerest condolences to Carla's family, friends and loved ones.

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Stage 2 2003
Stage 1 2007
BRCA 1+

Posted By: dmwolf
Date Posted: Jan 31 2010 at 5:52pm

Thanks for the tributes - I'm so sorry for your losses. I'll post threads for them, so they won't get lost in the general thread, and so anyone who would like to add memories or comments can do so. More lives lost - so sad.
Love,

Denise

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DX 2/08@43 stg II IDC; gr2,0 nodes. Neoadj chemo, first ACx2 (fail) then CarboTaxotereX6(better). Lump, Rads done 11/08; Clodronate. False alarm queen: PetCT lung & TM marker. NED. PBM w/recon 9/10.

Posted By: Carol (Tenn)
Date Posted: Jan 31 2010 at 10:40pm

My deepest sympathy for Carla's family, friends, TataWarriors, and fellow tnbc sisters.

I felt led to add this scripture this morning on our Spiritual Suppost thread. Maybe Carla is why.

"In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself that where I am, there you may be also." John 14:2,3

Love and Prayers,

Carol

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St 2 Gr 3, A/C/T, DD
Radiation x35
Rec chest wall 07/09
Radiation x28
NED 10/24/11
NED 10/5/12
NED 03/15/13

Posted By: Georgia
Date Posted: Sep 18 2010 at 7:44pm

I think this is a wonderful idea! We can celebrate their life!

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DX 02/2010,IDC-TNBC,Grade3, Stage 2A,1 positive node.

Posted By: 123Donna
Date Posted: Sep 19 2010 at 12:47am

Holli,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, Carly. She sounded like a wonderful woman.

Donna

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DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09)
11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15

Posted By: TNBC_in_NS
Date Posted: Sep 19 2010 at 10:45am

Holi:

May God Bless your friend Carly, her family and friends. It is so good that you were able to meet such a wonderful person! I am so sorry for your loss!

Helen in NS

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Diag@57TNBC04/092.5cm Lquad 05/09 TCx4Radsx30CT03/01/10 FU03/31/10ClearBRCA- 01/2011 RTNBC BMX 06/14/2011~2013 clear

Posted By: hope19
Date Posted: Jun 17 2011 at 4:13pm

I lost my sister and best friend, Tami to TNBC on May 12, 2011. Her original diagnosis was stage 3b ER+ in February 2009 (BRCA1+) she underwent bilateral mastectomy, chemo and radiation in 2009 and had just finished with her reconstruction and ooph when she was diagnosed with stage 4 TNBC in July 2010. She failed on the Parp trial and nothing seemed to keep the cancer from spreading. She suffered tremendously, but fought courageously. She was the single mother of a 16 1/2 year old daughter, who is now living with me as she is estranged from her father. My family is just heartbroken. Tami would have celebrated her 50th birthday on July 5th of this year. I will miss her every day of my life and watching her pass was the most difficult thing I have ever done. Watching her beautiful daughter grow up without her mom will be the hardest thing to come.

Posted By: 123Donna
Date Posted: Jun 17 2011 at 4:20pm

Hope19,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Your pain, and her daughter's, must be unimagineable. May you both find comfort in each other and heal from this pain. There is nothing fair about this disease or the lives it affects. It's good to hear that Tami's daughter has a loving home to help her through this difficult time.

Donna

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DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09)
11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15

Posted By: hope19
Date Posted: Jun 17 2011 at 4:28pm

Thank you, Donna! I'm just praying that my niece is BRCA-. My daughter and I are both BRCA1+ and I have had PBM and ooph. My daughter is only 21 and wants to have her PBM next year when she graduates college. So very, very scary! What is IMRT Rads? Are you still NED (I pray)?

Posted By: 123Donna
Date Posted: Jun 17 2011 at 4:42pm

Can your neice get tested for the BRCA gene? I'd think the insurance companies would pay for it with her mother and your family history. Wishing that she doesn't have the gene, but knowing for sure can help you take preventative measures like you did and your daughter plans to. The IMRT rads is a newer type of radiation therapy called Tomotherapy, which is a computed tomography guided Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomotherapy - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomotherapy I had to have whole breast and regional node radiation and have 6 treatments left. I was NED in February while on the Gem/Carbo/Iniparib treatment. The scan before radiation still showed NED. I know my onc will watch me very closely and I just pray this treatment works.

Donna

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DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09)
11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15

Posted By: LRM216
Date Posted: Jun 17 2011 at 7:55pm

Hope19:

I am so sorry to read your post. My heart breaks for you all in the loss of Tami. May God give you the strength to deal with this untimely loss of your sister, and in time, peace and serenity knowing that she is no longer suffering. It's comforting to know that your niece will not be alone through this and that she has you to stand by her, to love her and to guide her. My sincere condolences for your and the family's loss and pain.

Linda

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Linda - diagnosed at age 62
Diag 2/23/09 IDC 1.2 cent. IDC right breast,Stage 1, Grade 3,0/1 nodes - Triple Neg
4 DD AC every two weeks, 1 Dd Taxol, then 3 Taxotere every three weeks - rads x 33

Posted By: kirby
Date Posted: Jun 18 2011 at 3:15am

Hope19,

I am so sorry to read about the passing of your sister. I am glad you and your neice have each other.

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kirby

dx Feb. 2001. Age 44
Lumpectomy

2cm. no nodes stage 1 grade 3

4 rnds AC, 35 rads

Posted By: Carol (Tenn)
Date Posted: Jun 18 2011 at 9:07am

Dear Hope19,

I am so terribly sorry to read of your dear sisters passing. My prayer is that all BRCA testing is negative so that your family can continue on without that added worry.

Linda,

So nice to see you again. I miss your posts on SS.

Donna,

I had IMRT when I had my recurrence. So far, so good. That was two years ago this month.

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St 2 Gr 3, A/C/T, DD
Radiation x35
Rec chest wall 07/09
Radiation x28
NED 10/24/11
NED 10/5/12
NED 03/15/13

Posted By: janet c.
Date Posted: Jun 18 2011 at 11:33am

Hope19,
I am so sorry for your loss and your family history with being BRACA positive. Thank God for your niece having such a wonderful aunt to try to pick up the pieces. I can tell by your post that you love her so much and you will be proactive with finding out if she is God forbid BRACA positive. I will pray for you and your family.
Janet

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dx 12/08 @47yrs.old TNBC stage 2a grade 3, 2.1cm. partial mastectomy sentinal node negative BRACA negative Cytocan/Taxatere x4 radiation 36 or 38rounds

Posted By: LRM216
Date Posted: Jun 19 2011 at 10:43am

Thank you, Carol. I'm getting there........ little by little. It's been so hard, still have so many ups and downs.

Love,

Linda

Posted By: Carol (Tenn)
Date Posted: Jul 28 2011 at 12:52pm

Lee (Beaston) Farrow
Born in Big Spring, TX on Apr. 18, 1945
Departed on Jul. 19, 2011 and resided in Thornton, CO.
Visitation: Sunday, Jul. 24, 2011
Funeral Service: Sunday, Jul. 24, 2011
Mrs. Lee Farrow

Lee, 66, was born in Big Spring, Texas, on April 18, 1945 and passed July 19, 2011 at her home in Thornton, Colorado. Lee attended University of Texas-School of Nursing for two years and earned her Associate's from Front Range in urban horticulture. Lee was a foster parent with Adams Co. for 10 years and most recently volunteered for Small Paws Dog Rescue.

Married 45 years on July 16, 2011 to her husband Larry, who survives her. Mother of Chris, Scott, David, and Paul; grandmother of Austin, Colin, Abigail, Rebecca, Carrianne, Rylee and Ryker; sister of Laurie Marino of Tampa, Florida. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ruth Beaston and her brother, David.

Visitation, Sunday, July 24, 2011, 2:00PM followed by Service at 3:00PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in honor of Lee may be made to: Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, http://www.tnbcfoundation.org - www.tnbcfoundation.org .

Lee (Beaston) Farrow

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St 2 Gr 3, A/C/T, DD
Radiation x35
Rec chest wall 07/09
Radiation x28
NED 10/24/11
NED 10/5/12
NED 03/15/13

Posted By: Carol (Tenn)
Date Posted: Jul 28 2011 at 12:57pm

Someone tell me if the picture posted

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St 2 Gr 3, A/C/T, DD
Radiation x35
Rec chest wall 07/09
Radiation x28
NED 10/24/11
NED 10/5/12
NED 03/15/13

Posted By: TNinTN
Date Posted: Jul 28 2011 at 1:02pm

I don't see the picture, just a box.

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Wife age 53@dx TN IDC Stage IIA 7/10; BRCA1&2 Neg; BROCA Neg; LN Neg; taxol+cisplatin+/-RAD001x12(clinical trial); lumpectomy 12/10;ACx4; 33 Rads complete 4/11; NED 5/5/11

Posted By: LRM216
Date Posted: Jul 28 2011 at 7:38pm

Carol:

I am so very sorry at the loss of Lee. She must have truly been a loving and compassionate human being to reach out to children and animals. So sad that we have lost such a wonderful sister. My her family find peace and serenity at this sad loss. And to you, please accept my sincere condolences.

Linda

Posted By: TNBC_in_NS
Date Posted: Jul 28 2011 at 7:57pm

Hello Sisters & Brothers:

I am so dumbfounded that she has gone so soon! I cannot express words right now....

May Lee rest in peace and may her family & friends know that Lee was loved very much by her sisters & brothers here on this site! Bless you dear Lee...Helen xox

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Diag@57TNBC04/092.5cm Lquad 05/09 TCx4Radsx30CT03/01/10 FU03/31/10ClearBRCA- 01/2011 RTNBC BMX 06/14/2011~2013 clear

Posted By: CMC_2012
Date Posted: Dec 31 2012 at 11:30am

My dear friend, Sharon Mclean, lost her 16-month battle with Triple Negative Inflammatory Breast Cancer this morning. She has been a trooper throughout the many surgeries, treatments and excruciating pain she has had to endure to prolong her life. She is now at peace and pain-free.

Hugs to my dear dear friend...I will truly miss her.

Posted By: Grateful for today
Date Posted: Dec 31 2012 at 12:35pm

Dear CMC_2012,

Sincere sympathy on your loss. May Sharon rest in Eternal Peace.

Grateful for today............Judy

With CMC_2012's permission, a Sharon Mclean TNBC Tribute thread has been started
on Sub-forums: TNBC Tributes:
http://forum.tnbcfoundation.org/topic10646_post108671.html#108671 - http://forum.tnbcfoundation.org/topic10646_post108671.html#108671

Posted By: Hajdenwurcel
Date Posted: Jan 09 2013 at 7:00pm

Judy (grateful for today) wrote and gave me directions about this forum and I want to take this opportunity to remember my sister Miriam who had lost her battle against triple negative in October 2010 after 2 years fighting. My family was only her and when I received the notice that she had cancer in end of 2008 was a shock for me!!!!!She discovered late and I knew at this moment that she will die and with my sadness I spent all the time I had during the 2 years with her. 2 months and half before she died I was diagnosed also with TNBC and was too much for me.Today almost 2,5 years ned I am always thinking that my sister could be with me with the same chances!!!!But life is not so easy!!!!She had courage, she helped all during the chemotherapy treatments and until the last minute she gave me support and I remember one day before to come to hospital Miriam told me: Judy WE will win this battle!!!!She knew that she was loosing the battle but she want to give me courage, I was after my first session of chemotherapy!!!!She always awl talking to me by phone and after instead to say good bay she always was saying JUDY P.S. TE AMO (In portuguese), I love you!!!So I want to say now MIRIAM PS. I LOVE YOU!!! and you continue to give me courage together our parents in other life and the minimum I can do is follow the example of life you, Mammy and PAPPY gave me in this life!!!!Missing you always!!!!!!

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DX IDC TNBC 8/10 age 50; Stage 1; Grade 3; 2 cm; 0/5Nodes ;
KI-67 90% ; BRCA 1 +positive; 8 cycles DD AC/Taxol; 3/11 bi-mx, recon, 6/12 BSO

Posted By: Annie
Date Posted: Jan 10 2013 at 5:04pm

Dear Hajdenwurcel, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. It sounds like you were both the best sisters one could ever have. I admire the Courage that you have been given. You are both an inspiration! Take care...Love, Annie

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Annie TNBC Stage IIA Gr 3 1cm lesion 2/5 lymph nodes+ lumpectomy,FEC & D 30Rads finished(08/2009) BRCA- Chronic Cellulitis due to Radiation-- L.Mastectomy Jan 2012

Posted By: Grateful for today
Date Posted: Jan 10 2013 at 7:21pm

Judy (Hajdenwurcel),

Sincere sympathy on your sister, Miriam.
May she rest in Eternal Love and Peace.

Grateful for today............Judy

There is now a thread for Miriam in the TNBC Tributes sub-forum:
http://forum.tnbcfoundation.org/topic10679_post108980.html#108980 - http://forum.tnbcfoundation.org/topic10679_post108980.html#108980